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February 1, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Two More CH-53K King Stallion Heavy-Lift Helicopters Join U.S. Marines

Sikorsky has delivered two more CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopters to the U.S. Marine Corps following the completion of formal Navy and Marine Corps acceptance trials. The handover represents...

January 31, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

MQ-25A Stingray Completes U.S. Navy’s First Autonomous Ground Taxi Test

The U.S. Navy’s first operational MQ-25A Stingray has successfully completed its initial autonomous taxi test, Boeing has confirmed. While modest in scope, the milestone represents an important step toward...

January 31, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

U.S. Clears $150M Sale as Israel Expands AW119Kx Light Helicopter Inventory

The U.S. State Department has cleared a potential Foreign Military Sale to Israel for additional AW119Kx light utility helicopters and associated support, according to a notification issued by the...

January 31, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Israel Seeks Acquisition of Advanced AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters

The U.S. Department of State has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Israel for up to 30 AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters, valued at an estimated USD 3.8...

January 30, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Boeing Lands USAF Contract for Four Additional MH-139A Helicopters

Boeing has secured another contract to deliver four additional MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters to the US Air Force as part of the service’s ongoing modernization program. The latest award...

January 29, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

General Atomics Launches Next-Generation Aircraft for Advanced Maritime Mission Profiles

General Atomics AeroTec Systems is elevating its aviation portfolio with the introduction of the Do228 NXT, a new aircraft designed for fast-evolving maritime and border security operations. Built for...

January 28, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

New Mach 4 Combat Aircraft Concept Joins US Navy’s F/A-XX Race

Stavatti Aerospace has unveiled an alternative concept for the US Navy’s Next Carrier Air Dominance (NCAD) program, proposing a new fighter design intended to replace the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet...

January 26, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Philippines Boosts Black Hawk Inventory With Fifth S-70i Delivery

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has officially accepted five additional S-70i Black Hawk helicopters along with eight M134-H Gatling heavy machine guns to equip the newly delivered aircraft. The...

January 25, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

South Korea Begins $1.29B Program for New Electronic Warfare Aircraft

South Korea has cleared a 1.9 trillion won programme to develop a dedicated electronic warfare aircraft for the Republic of Korea Air Force, with initial operational deployment planned for...

January 24, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Stavatti Unveils Mach-4 SM-39 Razor Fighter Concept for U.S. Navy

Stavatti Aerospace has released a detailed proposal positioning its SM-39 Razor as a contender for the U.S. Navy’s Next Carrier Air Dominance (NCAD) requirement, marking one of the most...